Archive for Archive for April, 2008
Where I am From
Last Month Michelle of Bleeding Espresso wrote a poem modeled after George Ella Lyon’s, “Where I am From.” She included a form you can use to collect your own thoughts, and finding myself in a momentarily ambitious state, and procrastinating a less-than-ideal last minute assignment, I accepted the challenge.
I found this post to be exactly what [...]
Travel Tip Tuesday
You might remember last year when I started a weekly series called “Travel Tip Tuesday.” After a six month, or so, hiatus, it’s back! It was always the plan to offer new vacation ideas, interesting travel deals, or why-didn’t-think-of-that tips to help ease your travel woes. But, I need your help!
Do you have a fool-proof [...]
I’m a Loser
It’s true.
I lose stuff all.of.the.time!
In my defense, it is not usually my fault things disappear. Seriously. Can I help it if someone digs through my jacket takes my cell phone and MP3 player?
Is it my fault if a white gold and diamond bracelet (the first present Peppe ever gave me) fell off my arm?
Am I to [...]
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits - La Buona Cucina Americana
You may remember last month when Judith, of Think on It! organized a rally of American-food-lovin’ expats to start a new campaign. This endeavor, called La Buona Cucina Americana, brings the blogosphere an array of homemade American goodies created by expats living in the Bel Paese.
Yes, we still love you, pasta. We still crave you, [...]
Italian Proverbs - Good Things are Ahead!
Italian sayings and proverbs are just a tad bit “cuter” to me than American sayings.
I don’t know why …
I love America, and, believe me, I LOVE speaking English. To be entirely honest, I think the reason I enjoy these sayings so much is because I. finally. understand. them!
Oh, you remember Pazzo Marzo, right? That is [...]
The Ruins in Tindari, Sicily
Loyal blog readers might remember my recent girls’ getaway to nearby Sicily. Michelle and I ventured out, armed only with the clothes on our back (and all the clothes we could cram into our cases) and her mini corno, you know, to ward off the malocchio!
And, it worked!
One of the most picturesque sites we visited en-route [...]
Catanzaro Has Pretty Doors, Too!
Joe of Italyville and Robin of My Melange, two of my favorite leisure-time blog reads, recently discussed their favorite Italian doors and arches.
And, no. Not this kind.
photo credit: debaird
Although, this past weekend, overcome with lust from the Big Tasty Bacon billboards and celebrating my two-year Calabrian anniversary, Pep and I lunched at McDonalds. There was [...]
Auguri Blog Reader …
One week ago today, we launched My Bella Vita DOT COM. And, we had a great week!
To celebrate, we hosted a contest and offered one lucky winner her choice of a free night at Il Cedro Bed and Breakfast, an item from Il Cedro Shop, or a Calabrese Gift Package.
I listed the names, and a winner [...]
Primavera in Catanzaro
Ah, yes … Spring has arrived. I almost didn’t recognize it, as being from southeast Texas, we tend to skip this season and jump straight from hot to hell.
But, it is, in fact, spring.
Fruit trees are sprouting buds, bees are buzzing, and, if you’ve never been surrounded by orange blossoms in April, well, you are [...]
Tanti Baci
On this Love Thursday, the new and improved MBV, along with Il Cedro Bed and Breakfast would like to send you some love.
So….here goes!
Happy LT, everyone! If you haven’t done so, be sure to check this post for information on how you can win a prize!
